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Wolfram|Alpha Blog : What a Response to the Wolfram|Alpha iPhone App!
From the front lines of making Wolfram|Alpha, the world's first computational knowledge engine, offered for free on the web.
Omnibar :: Add-ons for Firefox
"Integrates location bar and search bar into one. Shows search and url suggestions. Quickly switch search engine using search keywords. Provides different auto-complete popup styles for compact displays. "
Spotlight’s Secret Search Syntax - Kirkville
With the release of Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard, Apple has greatly improved its search technology, called Spotlight. Introduced with the previous version of Mac OS X (Tiger), Spotlight was both brilliant and stunted; brilliant because it can work so well in certain situations, but stunted because it was so limited. It didn’t offer Boolean searches (AND, NOT, OR), which meant all your searches were, like Google searches, based on every word you entered. So if you typed King and Lear, you’d find anything with both words, but not with King or Lear alone. And there was no way to find a file containing Kind and NOT Lear. All that’s changed.
Google search basics : Basic search help - Web Search Help
Search is simple: just type whatever comes to mind in the search box, hit Enter or click on the Google Search button, and Google will search the web for pages that are relevant to your query.
Most of the time you'll find exactly what you were looking for with just a basic query. However the following tips can help you refine your technique to make the most of your searches.
Google search basics : More search help - Web Search Help
The Basic search help article covers all the most common issues, but sometimes you need a little bit more power. This document will highlight the more advanced features of Google Web Search.
Get more from Spotlight with new operators - macosxhints.com - 10.5:
In 10.5, the number of such operators has been greatly expanded, though there's little to no documentation on what's available.
Using advanced search - Gmail Help
Advanced search operators are query words or symbols that perform special actions in Gmail search. These operators allow you to find what you're looking for quickly and accurately. They can also be used to set up filters so you can organize your inbox automatically. Some of the most useful operators are listed below.
Windows Search: Tips and Tricks
With Windows Search, you can quickly find specific files, e-mail, or documents on your PC and file shares on your network. Use the search terms below to fine tune your search and pinpoint exactly what you're looking for.
Windows Search Advanced Query Syntax
Once you have Windows Search for Windows Vista or Windows XP, you might be wondering how you can be even more efficient when it comes to finding files and e-mail on your PC. Advanced Query Syntax (AQS) can help you do just that. Using AQS, you can quickly define and narrow your searches for even more targeted results.
Windows Desktop Search: Videos
View these short demos that show how you can get the most from Search in Windows Vista or Windows XP.
You can only create a search folder for an e-mail folder in Outlook 2007 and in Outlook 2003
When you try to create a new search folder, you can only create a search folder for an e-mail folder. For example, you cannot create a search folder in the Calendar folder.
How to troubleshoot Search Folders in Outlook 2007 and in Outlook 2003
This article describes how to troubleshoot issues with Search Folders in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 and in Microsoft Office Outlook 2003.
Natural Language Filters in Outlook
Anyone who reads my tips and newsletters knows one of my favorite Outlook features is date shortcuts and natural language capabilities. Most date fields accept shortcuts or phrases (like a "week before Christmas") and converts to the proper date.
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